Hello all, I made the mistake of asking about Ball Python morphs while at Petsmart getting crickets and the salesperson mentioned that they had a morph that wasn't odd looking, but it was a morph. I ask to look at it and let her know it's an Enchi. I see though that this lil one is in pretty bad shape and I feel bad!. So after some negotiation on a price for it, since it may not make it, I got it for $70.00

I soaked it when I got home and was placed in quarantine. It looks as if it was shipped with a first meal, even though the salesperson said that their supplier supposedly won't ship unless they have at least 3 meals in the belly. She agreed that it looks unhealthy. I was told that it ate a mouse fuzzy last night.

This is my first "rescue" attempt in over 15 years and I want to make sure I do right by this one. As my friend said, he's a fighter, so I want to give him/her all the help I can. I tried gently popping it and it shows female, but I'm going to get it sexed by Reptile Depot after it is stable and has gained weight and size.

Can anyone recommend any tips they might have used in a situation like this? Tips like, when should I attempt to feed, should I soak one more time, things like that. Thanks for any advice or tips!